Joy is the compelling
quality of life that transcends the events and disasters which comes against
us. Joy is a divine dimension of living
that is not shackled by circumstances. The Hebrew word means, “to leap or spin
around with pleasure.” In the New Testament the word refers to “gladness, bliss
and celebration.”
One of the hallmarks of Christian joy is that it can be experienced in the midst of intense sorrow and loss.
Source:
Edgewood Baptist Church
Rock Island, Illinois
Joy to the world! The Lord is come
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare Him room
Let earth receive her King!
Let every heart prepare Him room
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing
And heaven and nature sing
And heaven, and heaven and nature sing
Joy to the world! the Savior reigns
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
Let men their songs employ
While fields and floods
Rocks, hills and plains
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat the sounding joy
Repeat, repeat the sounding joy
Christmas Past
Until Next Time
Keep the Joy of God in your Heart!
Always loved that song, for joy fills the air at Christmas!
ReplyDeleteLovely post, Mary.
This is the second post I've read today about Joy....sweet word! Happy Thursday, Ms. Mary.
ReplyDeleteMary, JOY is one of my favorite words and I love your post today!! We can't let things steal our JOY. It needs to be nurtured and protected and kept safe in our hearts!! Amen!
ReplyDeleteChristian Joy is the best JOY! Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteJoy is sometimes hard to find, and as you know, I have been using the word to remind myself to look for the JOY in everything. Blessings sweet friend.
ReplyDeleteWe finished studying the fruits of the Spirit at church last night and Joy was discussed more than any other. Do we have joy any more, or worry worry worry? God wants us to depend on Him and have joy! God bless you sweet lady.
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